The 25-year-old singer - who has experienced hair loss because of how often she has dyed her tresses - has started using Rogaine in order to reverse the years of damage she has subjected her locks to in the name of fashion.

A source is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "Over the years Lady Gaga has put her locks under a lot of stress. She`s poured so much chemicals over them that it`s damaged her follicles.

"She`s hoping by using Rogaine, she can repair some of the harm."

The `Born This Way` hitmaker reportedly first started worrying about her hair while on her epic `Monster Ball Tour`.

A source claims Gaga went ballistic backstage because whenever she "dragged a comb through her frazzled, bleached tresses, there was hair everywhere - in the comb, on the floor, in her hands".

The pop superstar - who is famous for her collection of wigs including a wool-like up do and a waist-length blonde wig - has previously spoken about the effects of dying her naturally brunette locks blonde.

She said: "[I had to] get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out."
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